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  1. Those of you that have used Kaplan in prep for Nclex, please advise!

    NaomieRN replied to soon2bRN516's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should be ok, do not stress too much on your scores. If you do not get the 60-65%, review contents and go over the rationales. The kaplan Qbank/trainer main goal is to prepare you to pass the...

  2. Heres an idea for Pharmacology help

    NaomieRN replied to perfectly_4given's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Triglycerides elevation can falsely elevate glycosalated hemoglobin test. Adrenergics Actions: • Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system: increase in peripheral resistance, increase blood flow to...

  3. OMG........30% in diagnostic test

    NaomieRN replied to dream1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Trainer 1 is the easiest, mostly knowledge based. As you can see my scores did not stay that high. My focus is to get higher on the analysis and the application

  4. OMG........30% in diagnostic test

    NaomieRN replied to dream1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am planning to take Qbank #6 sometimes this week. I am averaging 66% on the Qbank and the trainer:#1-99%, #2-72%, #3-62%, #4-66% and # 5-61%. I hope to do better on 6. I am not too worry about...

  5. OMG........30% in diagnostic test

    NaomieRN replied to dream1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    30% is low, but focus on the areas of your weakness. I took my diagnostic last month, got a 54%. When I got my result, I was weak in management of care, got a 36%. I went home what weekend and kept...

  6. Has anyone applied to St. Vincent's for Fall 09 nursing

    NaomieRN replied to workinmomRN2012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Good luck to you all who got accepted. I just graduated May 15th from StV's college. I was accepted to the extended program. If I can answer any questions, please do not hesitate to ask

  7. I have 3 weeks before I take my NCLEX - I'm using KAPLAN - How to maximize my studies

    NaomieRN replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am going online (kaplan) and review the contents while I have my course book open. After that, I go to the Qbanks and do questions. I then, review the rationales and take my own notes. Hope it will...

  8. Im am being harrassed at work possibly because of my race

    NaomieRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot allowed anyone to determine your future. If nursing is for you, go for it! That one place of employment should not decide your future

  9. How long did you study for NCLEX RN?

    NaomieRN replied to Stacy2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How long you study is depends on how much stuff you retained in nursing school. So far, I have a 6-week plan, but it seems that I remember quite a lot of inormation. I may test sooner than later...

  10. Which NCLEX books???

    NaomieRN replied to ashemson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If I were you, I would focus on one book to not get overwhelmed. I have developed a 6-week plan starting with my weakness

  11. Which NCLEX books???

    NaomieRN replied to ashemson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would use Saunders for contents and kaplan for questions. I find Saunders questions to be so easy compare to Kaplan. Good luck to

  12. Need help passing nclex failed x 3

    NaomieRN replied to Lamour's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lamour, how many questions are you doing? My instructor told us to do 9000 questions, go over the rationales and write down or type the ones you get wrong. Try to focus in management of care for a...

  13. 67% on kaplan trainer 6

    NaomieRN replied to lovebabies's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's great Nalwor, took the first Qtrainer and got 99%, I did not do any other Kaplan trainers after that. I am focusing on the Qbanks and reviewing the rationales. I just follow the decision tree...

  14. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    NaomieRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just graduated yesterday, I will be taking the nclex in late June to Early July. Pray for

  15. How are you using Saunders

    NaomieRN replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The best way to use Saunders, is to take the assessment test on the CD and go over your strenghts and weaknesses. You will get a 6-week calendar to follow and you must stick to it. With the calendar...

  16. just failed for the 5th time...need help getting back on track

    NaomieRN replied to -alwaysbelieve-'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you take the Nclex again, do not make excuses about you been a full time and have 2 children. Many women with children passed the nclex. When you make excuses, it is like a coping mechanism....

  17. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    NaomieRN replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Got a job offer $27.50 day shift...shifts/weekends

  18. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    NaomieRN replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working fulltime and going to nursing school part time for the last three years. I am graduating May 15! I wish I did not have to work, but I could afford not to. You can do anything...

  19. Advice for the NCLEX-RN

    NaomieRN replied to nurse4hearts's topic in General Nursing

    Like someone mentioned above, sometimes your experience as a nurse can work against you on the Nclex. Like my friend told me, focus on the Nclex hospital, where you have plenty of times for patient...

  20. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

    NaomieRN replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

    If you make it a problem, it will be. If you do your job to your best ability, your age should not be an issue. Job performance comes before

  21. kaplan vs hurst

    NaomieRN replied to cdb6c's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some days I plan to do 200 and other days 100 and set a time to practice at least 3 hours per day and take a day off in between. I know it can be done if I put in the

  22. kaplan vs hurst

    NaomieRN replied to cdb6c's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school has decided to use Kaplan review. So far, more students have passed. I would go with Kaplan and stick to their plan. I am graduating in 30 days. I know you probably wondering why I am...

  23. what order should these diagnosis go?

    NaomieRN replied to Starfish1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for Injury is number one/ u have three diagnosis in my opinion are like the same. I would not put them together. Selfcare deficit is a good one. My school, we not allowed to use medical...

  24. Med/Surg Practice Test Questions

    NaomieRN replied to keishapound's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go to Google and type Nclex 3500. You can practice questions with

  25. PASSED!

    NaomieRN replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I will post my result too sometimes in June when I take my